Mazda MX-5 Miata SE

2002 Chicago Auto Show

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Thirteen years ago at the 1989 Chicago auto show, Mazda unveiled the original Miata, a car that kicked off the roadster revival and set Mazda sales on fire. Once again, Mazda used Chicago as a revival, hoping two special-edition Miatas will boost sales. Mechanically identical, the SEs are available in either Titanium Gray or Blazing Yellow Mica. The gray SE features a dark saddle brown leather interior while the yellow SE sports a black leather interior, which, surprisingly, is a first for a Miata. Both models get a 142-hp DOHC four-cylinder engine, a six-speed manual transmission, a Bose audio system with an in-dash six-disc CD changer, a chrome fuel filler door, 16-inch Enkei wheels, a Nardi steering wheel and shift knob, white gauges, and aluminum pedals and trim. Only 2,500 SEs will be imported to the U.S. — 1,500 in gray and 1,000 in yellow.